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Collaborative and multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are crucial in providing compassionate and coordinated care for children and adolescents. This collaborative approach leads to improved health outcomes, enhanced quality of care, and tailored, person-centered care for each child. 

Our services are offered in collaboration with independent professionals such as: Psychologist whom have a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D); Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Family Therapist or Social Workers; Speech Therapist whom have a Master Degree with a concentration on their field of study, Registered Interns whom are professionals that have completed their education requirements and practice under supervision until licensed by the State. 

In addition, we collaborate and /or consult with other providers in our community such as: Developmental Pediatricians, Neuro-Psychologists, Psychiatrist, Medical, Nurses, Nutritionist, Occupational Therapist, to refer for additional services or for a Customized Integrated Treatment Planning.

Alexis Goolkasian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Alexis attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida where she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.   

She is passionate about helping others recognize their strength, resiliency, and positive qualities. Using a collaborative strength-based approach to counseling, Alexis supports and guides those she works with on their journey towards improving mental health and well-being and embracing their authentic selves with love and compassion. She recognizes every individual’s unique story and tailors the treatment process to incorporate each client’s personal values, experiences, and worldview. Alexis also incorporates a variety of treatment modalities including expressive arts therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based interventions, among others. 

Throughout her counseling career, Alexis has worked with the adolescent and teen population in a variety of settings including schools, group homes, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Alexis is passionate about guiding her clients in developing self-esteem and confidence, improving emotional expression and interpersonal communication, and developing the skills to manage stressors and overcome adversity in healthy and productive ways as they journey into adulthood.   

Alexis is the proud and loving mother of Nugget, a spunky, long-haired Chihuahua. In her free time, she seizes opportunities to be in the sun and on the water paddle boarding and kayaking. She loves spending time with her family and friends, playing trivia, listening to 90s hip-hop, and creating music of her own, and is passionate about fighting for and helping to create social change.  

Juliana S. Bloom, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and pediatric neuropsychologist based in Winter Park, Florida. Dr. Bloom currently provides assessment and consultation services. Dr. Bloom received her B.A. summa cum laude from Emory University and her Masters of Education and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia. 

She completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she worked with children and adolescents with complex medical and neurological illnesses, including stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, cancer, and traumatic brain injury, among others. 

Dr. Bloom’s areas of clinical interest include dyslexia, ADHD, acquired brain injury and medical illness, medical traumatic stress in patients and families, and pediatric stroke. She is the author of seven peer reviewed journal articles, five invited book chapters, and more than 40 conference presentations. She loves spending her free time with her husband and two children.

Ivy Álva, MEd, is an entrepreneur at heart! She is the CEO and Founder of ParenTeen Connecting Consulting.

Ivy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and a MEd with a concentration in Psychology - Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Psychology at Touro Worldwide University in California, where she is conducting research on the psychological empowerment and well-being of women.

Ivy is passionate about human growth and connection. She has specialized in the development of infants, toddlers, children, pre-teens, adolescents, and college students, as well as parent coaching. Some of her certifications and training include: Certification as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model for Teens (TREM-G), Integration of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Play Therapy, Play Therapy and Core Energetics as Treatment for Children and Families, Play Therapy Meets Grief, Anxiety Management Techniques for Children and Adolescents, and Bullying and Its Impact on Society.

In addition, Ivy has served as an advocate for children and adolescents with special needs, including those who are gifted, have ADHD, ASD (Autism, Asperger's Disorder), and learning disabilities. She is now a retired psychotherapist who dedicates her time to serving her clients through her ParenTeen EDU HuB, Coaching, and Consulting Services.

In a genuine, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere, Ivy helps clients use their unique qualities, strengths, and abilities to find solutions to problems, enhance their relationships, build confidence, and develop a healthy sense of self. Parents receive support and constructive ideas that can strengthen their effectiveness, enhance bonding, and restore their sense of hope in their families.